That's right kids,we're doing it again and I may have found the perfect location. In a nutshell,four days,Otter and Caravan, RV hookups & camping,Packing Cathy & indoor packing,Carbones food,close hotels and a small version of our legendary bonfire. Lift tickets will be set to what everyone else is charging now,probably $23 and registration will be between $20 to $30 depending what all I get lined up.

There has been skydiving at the Fitzgerald Airport on and off since 1958. I hope to get some of the locals to write up some of the history for us. We have a nice reception hall to work out of and 25+ full RV hookups for rent from the city ($15 night) right next to where we will be landing.

I don't have all the details written up yet but here is what I have.The official start of the boogie will be Friday the 20th. I will have the Caravan from Skydive Palatka there on Thursday if there are enough people planning on being there to jump. We will startup Friday with the Caravan and then have an Otter once things get rolling.Both planes will be flying if needed. I will ask Skymama to edit this for me and also post everything in the forum at RoamingDZ.com. All the details will be easy to find there.

Me and Normiss are coming for sure. I will add to the list as I get confirmations. Please let us know how to reserve a hook up for the RV. I have been wanting to attend this boogie but it always conflicted with the Muff reunion. Thanks for planning ahead this year Happythoughts.

I'm going to talk to my wife about letting me go. I haven't jumped since last March so I'm not going to jump my ass off there, just maybe a couple of jumps each day. It could be the last boogie I go to for a couple of years.

I'm working on hotel deals so you might want to give me a day or two. Probably won't be a huge savings but might help me with some comp rooms for pilots and such.I will post a list and let you know my preferred.

I have talked to the Country Hearth and Best Western so far. Be sure to mention skydiving where ever you book just so they know where the business comes from.

If anyone wants a quiet area tell them you would like to be across the lake. If you call and someone tells you there are no more slots that does not mean there is no room. There is plenty of space and power. You will simple need to bring power cord to reach across a gravel drive.

The RV park is huge. I counted 25 slots on the 'party' side of the lake with at least that many on the other side. Packing tent space may be rather limited so I'd think about bringing a tarp to stake out at your slot for packing. There were two showers at the main building and four flush toilets.

There is a package store in the Wal-mart plaza down the main road to the East. Piggly-wiggly is heading North from Wall-world on the right.

I will be there (As I have been for every Roaming DZ St. Patty`s Day Boogie).

....Uuhhhhhh, I beg your pardon, sir. But did I see you at the: "Almost, But Not Quite Feelin' An OFFICIAL St. Patty's Day Boogie Boogie" last year? [suspicious eyebrow raise]

Well, since Amanda and her totally-NOT-lesbian-bed-buddy were kind enough to wake me up with a text message about it, it's be rude not to come out of retirement for this one. I'll be there to help out with the after-last-minute stuff. (Like looking around and saying "hmmmm...good job.").

To-Do List: - Buy new guitar strings and re-learn Lee's version of the a**hole song - Find out what it takes to get re-current afterrr............FFFFF****CCKKK!! It's been THAT long?!? - Practice belligerent outbursts directed at nobody in particular - Start taking bets on which physical extremity I'll fracture on my second jump this year.

-Oh sh*t!! And, of course order a NEW KILT to accommodate my new waist size.

Bring a couple of tandem rigs? When I made the slot reservation today the nice lady mentioned we would have a lot of spectators, and a number of folks interested in making tandems. I'll gladly help...some...!

If there is anyone or groups that want to rent a private tent let me know and I'll trackdown prices. I'm not sure if there is a local vendor or if I would have them delivered from Dublin. They would need to be paid in advance.

A little of history for ya. A man by the name of Davis Sims D-242 opened what was said to be the very 1st DZ in Georgia in 1959 in Fitzgerald GA . He and Mr. Gene Paul Thacker have some memories from what i've been told. I was also told that Davis had a state accuracy meet at Fitz in the 60s or early 70s and there was a photo of the letters USPA that was wrote in the pea gravel pit. And we've been jumping ever since. A friend of mine has, what is said to be the one of the 1st, if not the very 1st rig to ever be in freefall in the sate of GA, Davis' 1st rig . im gonna try to have it on display St. Pats day, as well as some other relics. SORRY BOUT THE LONG ASH POST!!!

Depends on who you ask. The claimed record is around 64 done at Skydive Monroe out of two Casas.(the last time there were two Casas together in Ga. till I brought two to Dublin) There are claims of dropped grips so some contest that number. When we were talking about a record in Dublin I said I would not claim one unless it was 66 or more so as to avoid the politics.

Depends on who you ask. The claimed record is around 64 done at Skydive Monroe out of two Casas.(the last time there were two Casas together in Ga. till I brought two to Dublin) There are claims of dropped grips so some contest that number. When we were talking about a record in Dublin I said I would not claim one unless it was 66 or more so as to avoid the politics.

It was a 64 way at Monroe in May 1997 out of a Casa, Otter and King Air, organized by the late Sandy Wambach. I was on it, as well as two subsequent failed attempts, one at an 80 way that fall, and a 100 way the following spring, both at Monroe.

Depends on who you ask. The claimed record is around 64 done at Skydive Monroe out of two Casas.(the last time there were two Casas together in Ga. till I brought two to Dublin) There are claims of dropped grips so some contest that number. When we were talking about a record in Dublin I said I would not claim one unless it was 66 or more so as to avoid the politics.

It was a 64 way at Monroe in May 1997 out of a Casa, Otter and King Air, organized by the late Sandy Wambach. I was on it, as well as two subsequent failed attempts, one at an 80 way that fall, and a 100 way the following spring, both at Monroe.

I stand corrected. I thought it was at one of Monroes Casa Boogies. I bet there are alot of people that didn't know Monroe use to have double Casa boogies.

Depends on who you ask. The claimed record is around 64 done at Skydive Monroe out of two Casas.(the last time there were two Casas together in Ga. till I brought two to Dublin) There are claims of dropped grips so some contest that number. When we were talking about a record in Dublin I said I would not claim one unless it was 66 or more so as to avoid the politics.

It was a 64 way at Monroe in May 1997 out of a Casa, Otter and King Air, organized by the late Sandy Wambach. I was on it, as well as two subsequent failed attempts, one at an 80 way that fall, and a 100 way the following spring, both at Monroe.

I stand corrected. I thought it was at one of Monroes Casa Boogies. I bet there are alot of people that didn't know Monroe use to have double Casa boogies.

WTFH @ Dublin? and when? I know its proly old news for you all, but remember Chris when I was leaving St Marys last year and I mentioned to ya that I was going to Swainsboro to visit my brother who just bought some land o/s there and building his house?... He has some xtra land and I was thinking of buying a lot or two from him... That is just uP the road from Bublin!! Man that sorta bites you all dont/cant jump there :(

Depends on who you ask. The claimed record is around 64 done at Skydive Monroe out of two Casas.(the last time there were two Casas together in Ga. till I brought two to Dublin) There are claims of dropped grips so some contest that number. When we were talking about a record in Dublin I said I would not claim one unless it was 66 or more so as to avoid the politics.

It was a 64 way at Monroe in May 1997 out of a Casa, Otter and King Air, organized by the late Sandy Wambach. I was on it, as well as two subsequent failed attempts, one at an 80 way that fall, and a 100 way the following spring, both at Monroe.

When the weather cleared on Friday, they sent up the base (10-way with 4 zipper pairs) for a test run. The camera man leaned out to check for a hole and stood up and nodded. The nod was, "I can see the ground", not "we are over the dz". The base exited 1/2 mile past the other end of the runway.

"Is there another dz over there?" "No, why?" "The base just exited."

(edited to add:) That was the 100-way. We did another attempt some years later, but the weather forecast was for solid cloud cover all weekend. Because of the weather forecast, only 40 out of 100 people showed up.

Naturally, the weather cleared on Saturday and we did 5 or 6 jumps with who was there.

WTFH @ Dublin? and when? I know its proly old news for you all, but remember Chris when I was leaving St Marys last year and I mentioned to ya that I was going to Swainsboro to visit my brother who just bought some land o/s there and building his house?... He has some xtra land and I was thinking of buying a lot or two from him... That is just uP the road from Bublin!! Man that sorta bites you all dont/cant jump there :(

We did another attempt some years later, but the weather forecast was for solid cloud cover all weekend. Because of the weather forecast, only 40 out of 100 people showed up.

Naturally, the weather cleared on Saturday and we did 5 or 6 jumps with who was there.

Was that at Cedartown? I don't remember Monroe having another attempt after the 1998 100 ways, which incidentally is where I jumped my famous orange suit for the first time (I had it Fed Ex'ed to the DZ from Zute Sute).

We did another attempt some years later, but the weather forecast was for solid cloud cover all weekend. Because of the weather forecast, only 40 out of 100 people showed up.

Naturally, the weather cleared on Saturday and we did 5 or 6 jumps with who was there.

Was that at Cedartown? I don't remember Monroe having another attempt after the 1998 100 ways, which incidentally is where I jumped my famous orange suit for the first time (I had it Fed Ex'ed to the DZ from Zute Sute).

We did another attempt some years later, but the weather forecast was for solid cloud cover all weekend. Because of the weather forecast, only 40 out of 100 people showed up.

Naturally, the weather cleared on Saturday and we did 5 or 6 jumps with who was there.

Was that at Cedartown? I don't remember Monroe having another attempt after the 1998 100 ways, which incidentally is where I jumped my famous orange suit for the first time (I had it Fed Ex'ed to the DZ from Zute Sute).

Yea...we tried something like that in Cedartown. My first year there. I was the event coordinator and that was the start of hearing how people really felt about that place """eeeek"". It was horrible being new to the dropzone and hearing all the ""UGLYNESS"" that surrounded that place!!! Most of my email responses were ""WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING THERE CARBONE"" CAN YOU SAY OUCH!! Cant wait till St. Pattys Day <<smooches>> Tami PS: POPS record maybe?? I think we broke the GA record at SDA Boogie (20 WAY MAYBE)??. All I can remember is my Van being rocked Sunday morning to wake me up for the POPS jump record and I was put out last, slammed my head on the planes door bar on the way out...it threw my ass back in the plane, rolled out the door AND STILL MADE MY SLOT....THANK YOU JESUS

Not sure about entertainment yet. More and more people are telling me they don't care about a band. So I'm looking at options.

We dont need no band! We got Rasta and his gaheetair and this other dude who is working on his rendition of Skinny's A**HOLE song!! ANd if I (dannydan) do a good job with my refreshments, i will attempt to juggle 3 get this this THREE dozen eggs and bananas!!! WOOHOO!

But if anyone sees me go for a 4th dzn.... Call the men in the white coats! ASAP!

Not sure about entertainment yet. More and more people are telling me they don't care about a band. So I'm looking at options.

Maybe you should do a poll in Bonfire to see if having a band is a draw. Personally, it's never a draw for me. Most of the time they're too loud which sends me away so I can catch up with friends without having to yell over the music. (Does that make me sound like an old fart? )

I happy with some cool music playing, which means no techno. Or, people playing instruments around the bonfire is always nice too. But if having a band is expensive, I just say skip it!

Just to clarify on the record discussion...the only recognized Georgia records are, as Tami mentioned this, the Georgia POPS 20 Way, 05 Nov 06, Thomaston, GA. AND a 4-way Canopy Formation in 1982.

Spence's idea of having more than 66 or more is a good one...IF we have it recognized and recorded this time.

But then on the other hand...IMHO, record attempts at boogies just suck. It takes people away from the good fun jumping going on and reduces the number of jumps the seekers could do overall. Yes, I know...record attempts are a draw for attendance but...

I agree no live bands for me either......however any form of women's wrestling be it KY or mud or jello or whatever is always entertaining for all , or the classic wet T-shirt contest...fun for participants and audience

Add another old Fart here. Same with DJ`s, I just dont get it. They play records, What is the Big deal? Never understood the fuss over "Great DJ`s". I can only take "Thunka Thunka Thunka Thunka" for so long.

Add another old Fart here. Same with DJ`s, I just dont get it. They play records, What is the Big deal? Never understood the fuss over "Great DJ`s". I can only take "Thunka Thunka Thunka Thunka" for so long.

And you know it's bad enough when the DJ gets shouted down after barely getting through the opening chords of Van Halen's Jump.

I haven't started any plans for that yet but would not be opposed to something like that. I don't have anyone working on the manufacturers yet this year. Want the job?

To be honest I would not mind sending a donation to the animal shelter in Dublin. They were very appreciative and never did anything to us. It's not their fault the county leaders are a bunch of asses.

I agree no live bands for me either......however any form of women's wrestling be it KY or mud or jello or whatever is always entertaining for all , or the classic wet T-shirt contest ...fun for participants and audience

We will have the CLASSIC wet t-shirt annoncer there anyway right Scotty

Spence, don't spend money on a band or free beer. I want you to make a few bucks so you will do it again.

People want to be able to talk and tell lies about how good we all are around the fire.

We should be able to buy our own beer.

Just make it happen man, the party will take care of itself

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someone say "fire"?... After I juggle the eggs and bananas, I will show you all my fire dancing routine!!! HEY Rob... do ya know "Fire on High" by ELO? or how about "FIRE" by Jimi H. ?

Ive been workin it the past few years at our Pathetic Losers club after the beer light goes on! We will need at least two or three sides from electrical wire spools.. The big ones like 6' diameter! Need that funky HOT dance floor in the middle of the firepit! Oh yeah!

But then on the other hand...IMHO, record attempts at boogies just suck. It takes people away from the good fun jumping going on and reduces the number of jumps the seekers could do overall. Yes, I know...record attempts are a draw for attendance but...

Ive been workin it the past few years at our Pathetic Losers club after the beer light goes on! We will need at least two or three sides from electrical wire spools.. The big ones like 6' diameter! Need that funky HOT dance floor in the middle of the firepit! Oh yeah!

If you are bringing Jello-shot to pass out to the masses, Please Please carry a container of some kind to throw those little plastic cups and lids in. Those are by far the biggest pain in the ass to clean up after the event.Right up there with cigarette butts. If you are eating Jello-shot or smoking please be aware of this and throw your trash in a trash can.

We have a very nice place to have this event and I would like to have the choice to come back if we like.

I'm just asking everyone to cooperate and help with keeping the place clean. After all, I don't see to many people that throw stuff like that in their living room or their own lawns. I fail to see why so many think it's alright at a boogie.

I am with you Michelle. No way I can Guarantee the behavior of others.

I used to spend a lot of time (and Money) making 100`s of jello shots for every Boogie. I never charged a dime for mine (Unless it was ask for a donation to whatever Charity the Boogie was supporting).

One of the reason I quit making jellos shot was that people took it all for granted. Most Expected me bring them and others would get rude and demand that I give them some. In general it got to be not worth the effort I put into it.

If I am going to expected to also go behind others that I am giving out jello shots to and pick up their trash, we get right back to “Just not worth it”.

Your point was pretty clear. Respect the property respect the organizer respect the people nice enough to spend their money and time making jello shot clean up after your damn self. There has never been a shortage of trash cans at any of your events don't expect that this even will be any different.

I think we need to establish a clean-up group for Sunday afternoon....just to be sure we get what some people will "miss" or "forget". I'll volunteer to be part of that group. I'll need a beer or three to help me endure though.

If you are bringing Jello-shot to pass out to the masses, Please Please carry a container of some kind to throw those little plastic cups and lids in. Those are by far the biggest pain in the ass to clean up after the event.Right up there with cigarette butts. If you are eating Jello-shot or smoking please be aware of this and throw your trash in a trash can.

We have a very nice place to have this event and I would like to have the choice to come back if we like.

I'm just asking everyone to cooperate and help with keeping the place clean. After all, I don't see to many people that throw stuff like that in their living room or their own lawns. I fail to see why so many think it's alright at a boogie.

Locally, a goat likes the cig butts for the buzz. I think it has gotten addicted to the nicotine.

or everyone could just throw their trash in a trash can as the get done with it. yeah right THAT'S gonna happen. maybe we need one of those electrified fly swaters to smack people upside the head when we see them throwing shit on the ground

Any final word on the hotels? I'm about to book a room, and was curious if 1) you got any group rates, or 2) discounts for the pilots at any of the hotels? Just want to know so I can throw my business towards anyone who's boogie friendly.

(several conecting flights across the country ..but I am coming!...) Going to need a place to crash or some blankets or somethin..... can anyone help me out? PM me, and thanks so much... I love you guys!

(several conecting flights across the country ..but I am coming!...) Going to need a place to crash or some blankets or somethin..... can anyone help me out? PM me, and thanks so much... I love you guys!

Ive been workin it the past few years at our Pathetic Losers club after the beer light goes on! We will need at least two or three sides from electrical wire spools.. The big ones like 6' diameter! Need that funky HOT dance floor in the middle of the firepit! Oh yeah!

I'll put a beer in your hand first thing Sat afternoon for the effort. And maybe I'll even bring something decent this time

I just booked a room at the Vista. They're offering discounted rates for boogie goers there as well. It was $49.99 for any room. Also, they definitely know where the business is coming from. Now as long as we don't punch holes in the wall or set fire to the building, they should appreciate the business (and hopefully show some love) .

Ok, ok. Here are the serious numbers. Some people might bring along more than 1 but this is the minimum amount that are planning on showing up. I'll do my best to keep track of this from now on. And if anyone isn't on the list who is coming, let us know!

Ok, ok. Here are the serious numbers. Some people might bring along more than 1 but this is the minimum amount that are planning on showing up. I'll do my best

Total: 63

Thats your best? You didn't include variables and dogs. Hey dogs are people too! Some even jump.

ANd Wayne??? he's a definitely 1.2! (big steve too)

Hell that number could double is the Farm Entourage represents.

I'm giving him the definite minimum number. Dogs don't pay their own way. (though sometimes we all wish they did.) Farm crew could bring a bunch down and double it but many Farm people are already listed and I'm conservative in estimates. Sue me.

What about those on Facebook? A bunch of people on there say they will be showing up.

I took the Facebook people and added those who I knew weren't on the list. However the whole real name/dz.com username matchup thing isn't 100% with me. I'm trying here. If you all want to help add to the list, be my guest.

yeah good luck with that! you wont find my sorry ass on that site.. But join Spences' "EVENT" group and you should be able to complete the picture. maybe! lol

gawd I cant wait for this BOOGIE BOOGIE! I went for the first time last year (drove over 1000 miles and back) and had a freAkin awesome time and I hope to meet all you "new to me" peeps and help where I can and make new friends and JUMP JUMP JUMP my farkin a$$ off!

THANKS Chris for a great time last year BRO!!! Fitz looks like a perinnial fave of mine! Lets have a fantastic time and no drama and I am sure that this will last for years to come!

Hey Andy... man you better be there this year man... I was seriously dissed that you no showed the number 5 SPB... Dude, i never had that operation man and I am seriously good with who I am!!!

Hans, It would be a big help if you could get a could of the ones that don't frequent this site. Just to help me with planning of packing area and such. Remind everyone that private packing tents can be rented. I'll have to tract down the prices but they should be about the same a when we were in Dublin. I will be getting a large tent open to everyone.

I have arranged for the balloon pilot that flew for me in Dublin to bring a balloon (possibly two)to the boogie. You will find details posted in the forum at RoamingDZ.com.The cost will be $90.If I decide to accept PayPal any and all fees will be added.

You can get on the list by posting on the forum at RoamingDZ.com and mailing a check to the address below. We hope to fly one load Thurs afternoon then two loads each Fri. and Sat. and one load Sun morning. Some of the loads on Fri. and Sat. may be double hops which would increase the number of slots available.

You will be able to request a time slot but I highly recommend taking the first slot that is offered to you. Sorry to be blunt but I would rather give you your money back than listen to you bitch about your time slot. These things are a pain in the ass to pull off, especially multiple flights.

If you would like a slot, post at RoamingDZ.com and mail a check made out to RoamingDZ.com for $90 to the address below. Include with your check your user name,your real name,your e-mail address and when you would like to make your jump. You will recieve an e-mail when I get your check and your name will be added to the manifest list at RoamingDZ

RoamingDZ.com P.O. Box 363 Bolingbroke,Ga 31004

Please do not reserve a slot if you are not sure you will be attending.If you fail to show up you will get your money back at my convenience.

Boys, and Girls, we will be helping Spence keep things under control. So lets be nice, and we will have a very nice place to Skydive. We can have fun too but we have to take care of our place, or we wont have no place !!! E.F.S.